Postcode EH2 2EN (City of Edinburgh)

Map showing EH2 2EN and nearby postcodes

The postcode EH2 2EN is located in City of Edinburgh It was introduced in January 1980 and is an active postcode. EH2 2EN is a small user postcode that may contain upto 100 addresses (but 15 is more typical).

EH2 2EN is one of the most deprived areas in the country. It rates as a 0.8 on the scale of the index of deprivation (where 10 are the least deprived and 0 are the most deprived areas). The 2011 UK census classified the residents of EH2 2EN as Cosmopolitans > Inner city students > Students and commuters.

The closest road name to EH2 2EN is Princes Street which is centered 105 m away.

The nearest bus stop is Hanover Street and is 40 m away. Access to the Metro/Tram is 112 m away at Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) The closest railway station is Edinburgh Rail Station, 348 m away.

The local pub for residents of EH2 2EN is Nuffield Health & Well Being and is 981 m away. The Food Standards Agency (FSA) rated it as Pass on November 26, 2018. The nearest takeaway food is available from Civerinos Slice and is 639 m distant. The FSA rated this establishment as Pass on July 20, 2021.

100% of residents have broadband access of ultrafast 300+ Mbps. 100% of residents have broadband access of superfast 30-300 Mbps.

Policing for EH2 2EN is covered by the Scotland police force association and Edinburgh Community Health Partnership is Local Health Board (LHB) / Community Health Partnership (CHP) / Local Commissioning Group (LCG) or Primary Healthcare Directorate (PHD).

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Nearby Postcodes

A list of Postcodes adjacent to EH2 2EN and their respective distances.

Nearby Roads

A list of road names near to EH2 2EN, and the approximate distance away.

Princes Street 105 m
Rose Street South Lane 126 m
Hanover Street 128 m
Rose Street North Lane 138 m
The Mound 151 m
Rose Street 183 m
Thistle Street South West Lane 198 m
Thistle Street 206 m
Frederick Street 211 m
Thistle Street South East Lane 214 m
George Street 221 m
South St David Street 231 m
Thistle Street North West Lane 233 m
St Andrew Square 267 m
Thistle Street North East Lane 287 m

Postcode

Information about the postcode EH2 2EN

Introduction January 1980
Termination n/a - Active Postcode
User Type Small User - may contain upto 100 addresses but 15 is more typical

Nearby Food

Food establishments with their establishment type, FSA rating score, date of last inspection and approximate distance from EH2 2EN - Data from Apr 2022

Name Type Rating
(Last Inspection)
Distance
Capability Scotland Other catering premises Pass
May 8, 2018
361 m
Civerinos Slice Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
July 20, 2021
639 m
Crumbs of Portobello Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
March 7, 2022
639 m
Nobles Ice Cream Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
April 17, 2015
639 m
The Little Chartroom On The Prom Takeaway/sandwich shop Awaiting Inspection
June 30, 2020
639 m
Nuffield Health & Well Being Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
November 26, 2018
981 m
Sainsburys Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
August 15, 2019
981 m
The Palmerston Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
July 21, 2021
1.27 km
Tandoori Nite Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Awaiting Inspection
January 26, 2021
1.3 km
The Mercat Bar & Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
July 12, 2018
1.3 km
Gate Gourmet London Other catering premises Pass
April 3, 2019
1.3 km
China Star Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
March 29, 2022
1.32 km
Haymarket Bar Pub/bar/nightclub Pass
August 28, 2018
1.32 km
Le Marche Francais Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
November 28, 2019
1.32 km
Roman Pizza Project Takeaway/sandwich shop Pass
April 4, 2022
1.32 km
The Khukuri Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
March 24, 2022
1.32 km
Costcutter Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets Pass
February 14, 2011
1.34 km
Dimitri's Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop Improvement Required
January 28, 2020
1.34 km
Greggs Retailers - other Pass
January 28, 2020
1.34 km
Church Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen Improvement Required
March 2, 2020
1.36 km

Nearby Travel Links

Bus stops, train stations, taxi ranks and airports near to EH2 2EN - Data from Apr 2022

Hanover Street Bus Stop/Station 40 m
Hanover Street Bus Stop/Station 69 m
Hanover Street Bus Stop/Station 70 m
Princes Street (Scott Mon.) Bus Stop/Station 102 m
The Mound (foot) Bus Stop/Station 115 m
Hanover Street Taxi Rank 10 m
Frederick Street Taxi Rank 182 m
Waverley Bridge Taxi Rank 341 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 112 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 115 m
Princes Street (Edinburgh Trams) Metro/Tram 117 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 348 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 370 m
Edinburgh Rail Station Rail 444 m
Leith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing Ferry 3.28 km
Inchcolm Island Ferry Landing Ferry 10.77 km
Entrance Air 10.41 km

Nearby Nature

Woodland, hills, greenspaces, water and other natural features near to EH2 2EN - Data from Dec 2021

Calton Hill Hill Or Mountain 993 m
Heriot Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.13 km
The Hill Hill Or Mountain 1.62 km
Salisbury Crags Hill Or Mountain 1.63 km
The Copse Woodland Or Forest 1.74 km
Windmill Brae Woodland Or Forest 2.12 km
St Margaret's Loch Inland Water 2.25 km
Arthur's Seat Hill Or Mountain 2.4 km
The Lion's Haunch Hill Or Mountain 2.46 km
Lochend Loch Inland Water 2.48 km
Whinny Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.55 km
Crow Hill Hill Or Mountain 2.59 km
Dunsapie Loch Inland Water 2.84 km
Blackford Pond Inland Water 3.02 km
Blackford Hill Hill Or Mountain 3.27 km

Broadband

Broadband availability and performance statistics for EH2 2EN - Data from Ofcom 2017

Speed Band
Mbps
Users
0-2 Mbps 0%
2-5 Mbps 0%
5-10 Mbps 0%
10-30 Mbps 0%
30-300 Mbps 0%
300+ Mbps 100%

Location

Country Scotland
Latitude 55.95243100
Longitude -3.19716500
OS Easting 325342
OS Northing 0673914
OS Positional Quality Within the building of the matched address closest to the postcode mean

Index of Deprivation

Most Deprived
3201
Least Deprived

Police Force Association

Scotland

Government

Westminster Parliamentary
Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith
Electoral Ward City Centre
Local Authority District City of Edinburgh
European Electoral Region Scotland
Local Learning and Skills Council East of Scotland

ONS Statistical Regions

International Territorial Level Code S30000008
Travel To Work Area Edinburgh

NHS

Primary Care Trust
(PCT or CT/LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Edinburgh Community Health Partnership
Strategic Health Authority
(SHA or LHB/HB/HA/HSCB)
Lothian
Clinical Comissioning Group
(CCG or LHB/CHP/LCG/PHD)
Edinburgh Community Health Partnership

2011 Census

Output Area Classification Supergroup: Cosmopolitans
Group: Inner city students
Subgroup: Students and commuters
Rural-Urban Classification (Scotland) Large Urban Area
Built-Up Area (pseudo) Scotland
Built-Up Area Sub-Division (pseudo) Scotland
Workplace Zone S34000202
Middle Layer Super Output Area
Intermediate Zone
Old Town, Princes Street and Leith Street
Lower Layer Super Output Area
Data Zone
Old Town, Princes Street and Leith Street - 04
Output Area / Small Area 2B1